I have been browsing these forums looking for a good DAC at that price point and there have been some I'm looking into but I was wondering what is the "killer DAC" at that price point. Multiple inputs and remote switching would be nice. I plan on using a MAC mini for iTunes via USB or...

I got one myself and I found it quite poor driving Sennheiser HD-25-II. I know the Senns benefit from an amp but the iPhone 3GS drives them acceptably. The N900 was struggling pretty badly with rolled off bass, and sound that sounded to me very congested. I'd like another opinion here -...

But will be used with Grados also and maybe HD600 one day. I currently own a LaRocco PR-II and a Dared MP-5. I understand the portable won't fully drive my hungry K701. As for the MP-5, despite the FOTM hype surrounding it which caused my purchase it really can't drive my K701 adequately...

I don't know if I have a defective pair but I was listening to the song "Gaia" on James Taylor's Hourglass album on SACD. The signal path was SCD-1 -> LaRocco PRII (I didn't feel like using the Dared MP-5 and I don't have a better home headphone amp) -> K701. The song has some deep bass that...

I tried searching for this information but couldn't find it. The K701 has earcups that are asymmetrical with a thinner side and thicker side. I removed them once but forget what the correct orientation is. I had them with the thick side on top but that doesn't seem right. I changed it so the...

I bought these to tide me over while I get my ER-4S repaired. I initially loved the bass and the clarity of sound of these, but over time I realized that these phones IMHO really don't do mids justice. I will say that these do the best job of giving you a lot of bass without muddying up the...

I've spent the last 2 hours reading about the Wadia iTransport and how it can extract digital audio from an iPod. I still think it will be at least a year before such devices become widespread and more than that for a portable version. This is a fairly outlandish idea but it might be the...

Well, I have ER-4S so I am not new to IEMs and I use foamies with those since the silicone tips hurt like crazy and don't isolate as much. I tried all the sizes of silicone tips with the Triple.Fi 10s and I came to the conclusion that the foamies are best for me. However, I can't for the...

I have a pmp that doesn't go very loud and i like my music loud. I currently use ER-4Ps but i want a spare fun pair of IEMs that just play really loud but at the same time don't compromise on sound quality relative to my ER-4Ps. Do you have any suggestions? I would use it sometimes with a Xin...

Alright, before anyone says anything, I tried searching. It is next to impossible to find what you want with the vastness and popularity of these forums. It seemed that a few months ago all the big IEM makers were working on major flagship non-custom IEMs. I think most were triple driver...

I've had them for 3 years and suddenly I looked at them today and I noticed that the part where the foamies go just broke on one of them. I really didn't need this, but I am thinking of options now. From your experience, will Etymotic take care of me or offer a reasonably priced repair...

Has anyone listened to both amps? If so, can you offer any comparisons?

Does anyone know which Grados are considering the most resolving or capable of elucidating "congested" passages? I have a pair of SR-225s right now and I have mixed feelings about them. They can be amazing when playing simple guitar music, but they have a hard time peeling away the layers of...

I am looking to buy a variety of phones to get some experience with some phones from different manufacturers and Grado is one of those manufacturers. So far I have the Ety ER-4S. I want a high-end Sennheiser and I think the HD-580 will fit the bill. I want a high end AKG and I think the...

I did a search here and I found a couple of post alluding to a source where they are sold in bulk and through some internet research I found that Etymotic used to sell them in a pack of 100 for around $90 (not that much of a savings if you ask me). I also found a company that sells these...

Go to the bottom if you don't want to read the whole thing. I was messing around with the jumpers on my Supermini-3 today and I came to what I think is a good result. I would really appreciate it if some of you tried it out and let me know what you think and if you note any strengths and...